Collins, Jeremiah Michael Jr

Jeremiah Michael Collins Jr. was a 19-year-old from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He served as a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps, assigned to the 2nd Marine Logistics Group, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward).

According to the U.S. Department of Defense, Collins died on October 4, 2013, at Camp Leatherneck, a major coalition base in Helmand province. The official casualty report listed his death as a result of hostile action, though specific details of the incident were not publicly released by the military.

His death occurred during Operation Enduring Freedom, the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan that began in October 2001. By late 2013, the mission was in a period of transition, with U.S. and NATO forces shifting from a combat role to one focused on training and advising Afghan security forces.

Collins's death was reported by several news outlets, including the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, which noted his local ties. The Marine Corps announced his death in a press release, and he was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart medal.

He is remembered on the online memorial of the 2nd Marine Logistics Group and was included in the Department of Defense's official casualty lists for the conflict. His name appears on memorials dedicated to Wisconsin's fallen service members.

Lance Cpl. Collins was killed during Operation Enduring Freedom (2001?2014). The conflict concluded in December 2014. See the full roster of those killed in this conflict.

Among those documented in the same conflict: Andrews, Evander Earl, Edmunds, Jonn Joseph, Stonesifer, Kristofor Tif, Davis, Bryant Leroy.

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